Maybe we could have some soft of registration e-mail that is sent to them at the e-mail address they specify. Which includes the rules and other do's and don't's with a link in it which they must click and follow so that their gbatemp account is enabled? And if they don't do that then their account is disabled until they do?
I have seen that working on many other forums I have visited.
I think it could be a good idea.

You should also try to do something that proves they've read the rules. Like before they finish registering they'd have to read the rules and then click on a button that says the have read, understand, and agree to those rules.

Of course some people would just click on it without reading the rules.

You should also try to do something that proves they've read the rules.Â Like before they finish registering they'd have to read the rules and then click on a button that says the have read, understand, and agree to those rules.

Of course some people would just click on it without reading the rules.

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Yeah, that doesn't help too much. I too have been known to just click the button without reading.

a new member should get a four weeks evaluation period. when he breaks the rules, he gets banned.
when he subscribes, there should be a email confirmation message which also includes the rules. the "newbie" has to agree with 'em.